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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649.16, 895.87 and 387.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649.16, 895.87 and 387.17 is: 534.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649.16 : 895.87 = 387.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649.16/895.87 = 387.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649.16x = 895.87 × 387.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649.16x = 346,853.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,853.99/649.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.31

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